Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer PE or SE

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Structural Engineer at our Fort Worth office. The successful candidate will be a registered Professional Engineer with experience designing structural elements such as framing and foundation systems for buildings, retaining walls, minor bridges and culverts, and other misc. support structures. The candidate will work in a team environment on federal, institutional, commercial, transportation, transit, and public works projects.

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): PE License or SE

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and Master’s Degree focused on Structural Engineering

Duties:

• Design engineering of vertical structures for commercial & institutional projects, transportation and transit systems, federal and public works projects.
• Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations.
• Develop structural details and construction plans using Revit.
• Provide input and technical guidance to BIM and CADD Designer/Drafters and other project staff.
• Work closely with Engineers and other disciplines to assure coordinated design systems.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required, Structural Engineer License a plus.
• (8+) years' experience in Structural Engineering including Construction Administration.
• (5+ years' experience in designing projects in the state health care market, higher education market, federal or public works or seismic upgrade of existing buildings.
• Understanding of International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC Seismic Design Manual and other material…